Explore the Family Name Senkbeil
The meaning of Senkbeil
German: metonymic occupational name for an archer, from Middle Low German sengen ‘to burn, singe’ + pīl ‘arrow’. Alternatively, a nickname in the form of a sentence meaning ‘sink the arrow!’, bestowed on a journeyman at the end of his apprenticeship. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Horst, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Senkbeil in the United States?
Based on the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Senkbeil has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Senkbeil ranked 45,078 in terms of surname popularity in the U.S., with 448 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had declined to 45,959. However, despite this fall in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Senkbeil surname increased slightly by 3.57% to 464. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%, reflecting a more significant population growth in the country as a whole compared to the increase in the number of people named Senkbeil.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #45,959 | -1.95% |
| Count | 448 | 464 | 3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Senkbeil
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Senkbeil surname self-identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.10% of all Senkbeils, dropping slightly to 96.55% in 2010. A small percentage (1.34%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, however, this category was absent in 2010. No individuals with the Senkbeil surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.55% | -0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |